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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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passenger side window won't roll down; driver's side is ok. Checked all fuses, didn't see anything. Anyone have a similar problem or have any suggestions??

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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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problably a dead window motor.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Seems to be a common problem. Mine went out too. Actuator died. Not cheap, either.

Good luck.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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It's cheap if you go to auto zone and get a new motor there and replace it yourself
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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I have had the same problem. If you will hold down the "down" button and close the door a little harder than normal this will uually get it to work. I think the trick is to use the window often as it tends to get stuck.
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Originally Posted by rph b b 01
I have had the same problem. If you will hold down the "down" button and close the door a little harder than normal this will uually get it to work. I think the trick is to use the window often as it tends to get stuck.


I've had this happen several times. The first time I had the thing replaced/repaired under warranty. Since then I started using the trick stated above. It usually to "fixes" the problem. Now I try to remember to lower the passenger window every time I start the car.
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had the same problem here turned out it was just an actuator that they replaced
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Originally Posted by rph b b 01
I have had the same problem. If you will hold down the "down" button and close the door a little harder than normal this will uually get it to work. I think the trick is to use the window often as it tends to get stuck.
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Mine was same thing dead motor.
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Originally Posted by rph b b 01
I have had the same problem. If you will hold down the "down" button and close the door a little harder than normal this will uually get it to work. I think the trick is to use the window often as it tends to get stuck.

That did it! Slammed the door about 5-6 times and it finally broke loose.

Thanks for the help and comments everyone!!

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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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Might be a dumb question but...why is it only the passenger side? Lack of use?
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My problem was a disconnected cable inside the door - it had popped apart - I removed the door panel, reconnected the cable, and it worked fine. Took about 10 minutes at most. You may want to check this, if nothing else resolves the issue.
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